On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.
Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.
Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.
He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.
After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.
Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.
“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.
Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”
Gwendolyn remained silent.
While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.
Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.
While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”
Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”
Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”
Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.
He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”
Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”
brother’s grumbling and lovingly
sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must give them a
and a flicker of curiosity danced in
to convey a message without
Gwendolyn retrieved a worn-out fairy tale book from the bedside table. Flipping through the pages, she began
absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t
bedroom of Harrick Villa, an aura of
Gwendolyn was surrounded by her little
at the grand ball, got
narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft and regular breathing as everyone drifted
bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two little children
faces, her
a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering
rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy”
an opportunity
were extremely insulting and
caught wind of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked
incurred losses worth
Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no idea who he is in the business world. He’s like a ruthless and decisive Grim Reaper. Cross him, and he
still half-asleep, was utterly confused upon hearing
was this? How could I possibly
inside him. He saw
me! This morning, the vice CEO of Jenson Group, Nico Jenson, personally informed me about the collaboration cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger. When I asked him why,
no clue where the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick
conversation, helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell
“Okay.”
her wits, Jessamyn got out of bed, stepped onto the carpet, and, with a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly narrated everything to her parents. Except for the blind date
a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate child. He had the audacity to
and lashed out at her a bit. After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I didn’t give enough money, as no juicy Newton Group scandals made headlines from last night until this morning. I
exchanged puzzled looks, trying to
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